Ecosystem map · Palo Alto

Palo Alto startup ecosystem map

387 startups based in Palo Alto that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $29B; AI is the biggest sector, with 166 companies.

387startups on the map
12sectors
$29Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

166

+142 more

IT Services

60

+36 more

Biotech

29

+5 more

Fintech

21

Big Data & Analytics

21

Software

17

Cybersecurity

16

Web3 & Crypto

14

Consumer Apps

13

Advertising & Adtech

11

Healthtech

10

Telecoms

9

Segment by segment

AI

166 startups · $15B raised

  1. GroqGroq, Inc.United States$3.2B
  2. Inflection AIInflection AI, Inc.United States$1.3B
  3. River AIRiver AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.United States$1.1B
  4. SambaNova SystemsSambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.United States$1.0B
  5. Mind RoboticsMind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.United States$900M
  6. SimileSimile is the simulation company, built for leading enterprises.United States$600M
  7. GensparkGenspark is an all-in-one AI Workspace on a mission to autopilot the busywork for 1 billion+ knowledge workers.United States$575M
  8. Rhoda AIRhoda AI is a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, focusing on embodied intelligence through its FutureVision platform.United States$450M

IT Services

60 startups · $655M raised

  1. GigyaGigya, Inc.United States$105M
  2. MaanaMAANA is a private industrial knowledge and analytics software company founded in 2012 and acquired by SparkCognition in 2021.United States$68M
  3. Magnet Systems Inc.Magnet Systems, Inc.United States$60M
  4. AAllyOAllyO is an AI-powered recruiting software company that automates and streamlines the talent acquisition process.United States$59M
  5. StriimStriim is an enterprise software company based in Palo Alto, specializing in real-time data streaming and integration.United States$32M
  6. Defakto SecurityDefakto Security is a cybersecurity firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2022.United States$31M
  7. RevinateRevinate is a leading direct booking platform for the hospitality industry, helping over 12,500 hotels worldwide generate $24 billUnited States$31M
  8. QlustersQlusters offers openQRM, a data center provisioning and management software for software provisioning and virtual environment management.United States$26M

Biotech

29 startups · $3.0B raised

  1. BridgeBioBridgeBio focuses on the development and commercialization of precision medicines for various genetic diseases and cancers.United States$1.4B
  2. GondolaBioGondolaBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, California.United States$300M
  3. AirNexis TherapeuticsAirNexis Therapeutics develops clinical-stage therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other pulmonary conditions.United States$200M
  4. TheranosTheranos is a biotech company that claims to develop a technology that facilitates the early detection and prevention of disease.United States$188M
  5. Bitterroot BioBitterroot Bio, Inc.United States$145M
  6. EvommuneEvommune is a biotechnology company that develops therapeutics that halt progressive disease and address their symptoms.United States$125M
  7. InceptiveInceptive is a biotechnology and artificial intelligence company founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additionUnited States$100M
  8. ExcellergyExcellergy develops immunology-based therapies focused on treating allergic diseases through novel biologic drug candidates.United States$70M

Fintech

21 startups · $4.5B raised

  1. RobinhoodTrade stocks on Robinhood with commission-free investing & advanced trading tools.United States$3.5B
  2. DIDeserve Inc.A mobile-first credit card platform that allows partners to offer superior personalized experiences for cardholders.United States$250M
  3. WealthfrontWealthfront integrates investing and saving products to help young professionals build long-term wealth in any market condition.United States$205M
  4. TabaPayTabaPay is an instant money movement platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Mountain View, California.United States$155M
  5. Cape AnalyticsCape Analytics provides AI and analytics services for properties.United States$75M
  6. EquitybeeEquitybee is a financial technology company that connects startup employees with accredited investors to facilitate the exercise oUnited States$57M
  7. StockpileStockpile is a financial technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2010.United States$45M
  8. AllocateAllocate is platform that enables investors to discover and invest in high-quality venture funds.United States$40M

Big Data & Analytics

21 startups · $358M raised

  1. RRelateIQRelateIQ offers a relationship intelligence platform that allows teams to track, share and analyze professional relationships.United States$69M
  2. IInfoworks.ioInfoworks is an enterprise software company providing solutions that accelerate cloud migration & modernize cloud data operations.United States$66M
  3. Prophecy.ioProphecy.io provides a data transformation copilot for building efficient data pipelines.United States$47M
  4. CaskCask provides the first unified integration platform for Hadoop and Apache Spark.United States$33M
  5. Ascend.ioAscend.io is an AI-native data engineering platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California.United States$31M
  6. ReduxioReduxio is The Cloud Data Platform CompanyUnited States$22M
  7. DatoriosDatorios is a real-time data observability platform based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with operations in Palo Alto, California.United States$22M
  8. CoefficientCoefficient is a no-code, cloud-based platform designed for business teams to work with real-time enterprise data directly in spreUnited States$18M

Software

17 startups · $293M raised

  1. ShareThisShareThis has unlocked the power of global digital behavior by synthesizing social share, interest, and intent data since 2007United States$108M
  2. AltiscaleIn September 2016, SAP acquired Altiscale technology assets and offers them as part of the SAP Big Data portfolio.United States$42M
  3. The CoterieElevating private fund managementUnited States$40M
  4. IssuuIssuu, a digital publishing and discovery platform, connects people to content created by publishers sharing the same passion.United States$25M
  5. beans.aiBeans.ai, also known as One Hundred Feet, Inc., is a location intelligence and geospatial data company based in Palo Alto, California.United States$17M
  6. Dynamic LabsDynamic is multi-chain wallet-based authentication and authorization platform.United States$14M
  7. HBI SolutionsHBI Solutions offers predictive analytics and performance analysis solutions to healthcare organizations.United States$13M
  8. WurlWurl leads the CTV industry in helping content publishers and streamers reach millions of viewers worldwide.United States$6.5M

Cybersecurity

16 startups · $664M raised

  1. Obsidian SecurityObsidian Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017, specializing in comprehensive security solutions for SaaS and enterpUnited States$191M
  2. CyCognitoCyCognito is a US-based enterprise cybersecurity company founded in 2017, specializing in external attack surface management (EASMUnited States$118M
  3. VezaVeza is a data security platform that helps users use and share their data safely.United States$108M
  4. ArmorCodeArmorCode offers an AppSecOps platform that reduces application exposure and risk for customers.United States$59M
  5. DazzDazz delivers unified security remediation across code, clouds, infrastructure, and applications for security and development teams.United States$50M
  6. IncogniaIncognia is a digital identity and AI-powered risk intelligence company founded in 2020, focused on providing tamper-resistant locUnited States$31M
  7. SkycureSkycure offers technology that provides a seamless and holistic solution for organizations’ mobile security needs.United States$25M
  8. Raven.ioRaven.io is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, specializing in a runtime application protection platform designed to secuUnited States$20M

Web3 & Crypto

14 startups · $356M raised

  1. Xage SecurityXage is a global leader in zero trust access and protectionUnited States$79M
  2. BabylonChainBabylon designs security protocols to leverage security for decentralized systems, allowing features like secure timestamps and staking.United States$75M
  3. Boba NetworkBoba Network is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) and next-generation Ethereum Layer-2 Optimistic Rollup scaling solution.United States$70M
  4. Andalusia LabsAndalusia Labs is a blockchain security and digital asset risk management infrastructure company, previously known as RiskHarbor.United States$48M
  5. BitGoBitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing anUnited States$28M
  6. CommonwareCommonware is a crypto infrastructure startup that develops blockchain primitives to assist developers in optimizing their networks.United States$25M
  7. ICInCorp ChainBridging Corporates Adoption Towards CryptoUnited States$10M
  8. RocketplaceRocketplace is a private cryptocurrency platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2021.United States$9.0M

Consumer Apps

13 startups · $419M raised

  1. FlipboardFlipboard is a Palo Alto-based company that operates a personalized social magazine platform.United States$236M
  2. PropyPropy is an end-to-end real estate transaction management platform that facilitates real estate transactions online.United States$102M
  3. EspresaEspresa is the world’s first Culture Benefits® platform that makes heroes out of HR teams.United States$25M
  4. TaskHumanTaskHuman is a digital coaching platform that connects users with live human specialists for real-time, one-on-one coaching.United States$20M
  5. OnymosOnymos is a software development company founded in 2015, specializing in mobile app development platforms, AI document processingUnited States$12M
  6. Rock RabbitRock Rabbit is an AI-powered energy rebate platform that makes access to home incentives more transparent and efficiently distributed.United States$6.0M
  7. mPathMobilize your entire team.United States$5.3M
  8. Saga.xyzSaga.xyz gives visionaries the high-end tools and support they need to turn their blockchain dreams into reality.United States$5.0M

Advertising & Adtech

11 startups · $3.6B raised

  1. AppLovinAppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers.United States$3.5B
  2. AActionIQActionIQ is a purpose-built enterprise Customer Data Platform solving complex data problems: flow and scale, analytics, and orchestration.United States$43M
  3. Bling NationBling Nation was a mobile payments company based in Palo Alto, founded in 2007.United States$28M
  4. YouAppiYouAppi is a leading performance-based mobile app marketing and retargeting platform for premium app publishers and brands.United States$13M
  5. conDaticonDati is a provider of next generation marketing analytics powered by data science and machine learning.United States$7.3M
  6. AdGent DigitalAdGent Digital is a digital media and technology company that specializes in delivering a premium audience via proprietary displayUnited States$5.3M
  7. FanplayrGlobal leader in online behavioral personalization, artificial intelligence and user privacyUnited States$2.5M
  8. Yeti DataWho we are Yeti Data is solving the hardest problem facing marketers today: how to use all of their customer data to motivate behavior.United States$1.0M

Healthtech

10 startups · $399M raised

  1. GlookoGlooko, Inc.United States$171M
  2. Midi HealthMidi Health is a virtual clinic focused on providing comprehensive care for women in midlife, particularly those experiencing periUnited States$160M
  3. Endpoint HealthEndpoint Health is a precision-medicine therapeutics company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2018.United States$52M
  4. Respira TherapeuticsRespiras high efficiency AOS Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) technologies deliver dry powder drug products to the lung more effectively.United States$5.1M
  5. MOCACAREMOCACARE is a health-tech company based in the U.S.United States$4.0M
  6. BiogenesisBiogenesis is building the end-to-end platform for clinical research.United States$2.5M
  7. Luminostics, Inc.Smartphone adaptor for DIY disease testing.United States$2.0M
  8. NurepNurep is a Palo Alto-based company founded around 2012-2013 that specializes in telemedicine and telesupport solutions for medicalUnited States$1.7M

Telecoms

9 startups · $136M raised

  1. ZooveZoove Corporation is the exclusive provider of StarStar and StarStar Me, a unique mobile phone number that connects people with thUnited States$59M
  2. MMoBeamMobeam allows users to redeem coupons, tickets, gifts and loyalty cards directly from POS-supported smartphones by using barcode technology.United States$28M
  3. GigSkyGigSky is global mobile data service provider.United States$22M
  4. Anews, Inc.Anews is an online news and blog publisher.United States$7.1M
  5. PiccingPiccing provides image sharing, editorial content and social media networking services.United States$6.6M
  6. PowerCloud SystemsPowerCloud Systems provides cloud-managed networking device software for original equipment manufacturers.United States$6.0M
  7. Be-BoundBe-Bound was a French telecommunications startup founded in 2011 by Albert Szulman.United States$4.5M
  8. BunndleBunndle is a software and networking company founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California.United States$2.1M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Palo Alto and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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